Attorney Referrals and Local Counsel Services
Why Refer to McMahon Dean
Your Client, Our Care-Results You Can Trust
McMahon Dean welcomes referrals from colleagues in Texas, Oklahoma, and nationwide. When you send us a personal injury, wrongful death, or complex commercial case, your client receives hands-on attention from experienced trial lawyers, and you receive a transparent, ethical fee share with client consent under applicable bar rules. Our Dallas team is known for preparation, courtroom skill, and clear communication-whether the case arises near the Arts District, Uptown, Oak Lawn, or across the Red River.
Local Counsel in Texas & Oklahoma
Pro Hac Vice Support and Local Rules, Simplified
Out-of-state firms rely on McMahon Dean as local counsel in Dallas County courts, the Northern District of Texas, and venues across the state. We handle pro hac vice sponsorships, local rule compliance, e-filing nuances, and courtroom logistics. With an Oklahoma-licensed partner, we also appear directly in OK state courts and federal venues, providing regional insight from Fort Worth to Plano and from Tulsa to Oklahoma City.
Referral Relationships That Work
Ethical Fee Sharing and Client-First Collaboration
We honor standard referral-fee arrangements, documented in writing with client approval. Prefer to stay involved? We structure co-counsel agreements that match your desired role-from strategy check-ins to active discovery or trial participation. Prefer to hand it off? We'll lead the case and keep you updated at sensible milestones. Either way, your client relationship is respected from intake to resolution.
What We Take on Referral
High-Stakes PI and Complex Business Disputes
We primarily accept catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking and motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and select business litigation matters (breach of contract, business torts, partnership disputes) with strong liability and meaningful damages. From Deep Ellum venues to Legacy West and Las Colinas corporate hubs, our docket reflects the cases clients entrust to us when the outcome matters.
Our Track Record
Trial Experience That Moves the Needle
We prepare every matter as if it will be tried to a Dallas County jury. That mindset yields leverage in settlement and confidence in court. Explore representative verdicts and settlements that span trucking, premises, malpractice, product cases, and significant commercial disputes.
Referral & Local Counsel FAQs
Do you pay referral fees?
Yes-consistent with Texas and Oklahoma rules and with client consent in writing.
Can I stay involved?
Absolutely. We customize co-counsel roles to your preference.
Do you handle Texas federal filings and hearings?
Yes-routinely in the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Southern Districts (case-dependent).
How quickly can you step in as local counsel?
Often within days, coordinating pro hac vice and local rule compliance.
What case sizes do you accept?
We prioritize serious injury and high-value commercial disputes; if a matter isn't a fit, we'll help route it.
